Egyptology Scotland

A Scottish society promoting the study of Ancient Egypt. Full annual programme of lectures and activities.

[The Egypt Exploration Society @TheEES]

Our volunteers have been digitising Lantern Slides recently. A collection that belonged to Anthony John Arkell reveals how he presented his excavations in lectures during the 20th Century.

ℹ️https://t.co/8WGBuQNhfH
📸Container housing LS.12 with A.J. Arkell written on the bottom

[Dr Campbell Price @EgyptMcr]

A new article by Nick Reeves examining the symbolism of the 'Riqqeh Pectoral' @McrMuseum - a wonderful example of the nuanced interpretations even well-known objects can invite: https://t.co/xab0lCkGwZ

[Talking Pyramids💬 @Bennu]

The EES Oxyrhynchus Papyri collection is the largest of its kind in the world with an estimated half a million fragments.

📺 EES Oxyrhynchus Papyri collection https://t.co/nIkBCIujn4

[Egyptology Scotland @EgyptScotland]

@EgyptMcr Good to see you! Lovely double lecture for anniversary. Thanks for coming @EgyptMcr

[Vincent Brown @vinbrown]

A photographic exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square is revealing the unmatched beauty of Queen Nefertari’s tomb.

Nefertari opens in Tahrir Square: https://t.co/E0vaalzDx5

[Back in Time West London @OldLondonW14]

Cleopatra’s Needle on the Embankment was presented to the UK in 1819 by the ruler of Egypt & Sudan Muhammad Ali, to commemorate victories at the Battle of the Nile & of Alexandria. The UK government welcomed the gesture but wouldn’t pay for its transportation. (1/6)

[Talking Pyramids💬 @Bennu]

Egypt restores colossal statues of pharaoh 3,200 years after earthquake | The National https://t.co/qlqfaBZAIB

[Talking Pyramids💬 @Bennu]

Remains of King Nyuserre’s Valley Temple uncovered in Abusir: https://t.co/wV2P1SKSSR

[Immortal Egypt: Prof. Joann Fletcher @ImmortalEgypt]

The #BBC's landmark history series Civilisations is back...
in partnership with the British Museum, the 4-part series looks at Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and Japan, with Egypt https://t.co/rt3JdCUQsr focusing on the reign of Cleopatra (complete with her trademark hairstyle)🥰

[Talking Pyramids💬 @Bennu]

How Rodin's Collection of 1,000 Egyptian Artifacts Shaped His Sculpture https://t.co/HXR1f4gbOW

[Talking Pyramids💬 @Bennu]

Archaeologists identify Pharaoh Sheshonq III’s sarcophagus alongside 225 ushabti figurines in ancient Tanis https://t.co/Ftp51SZHMD

[Dr Campbell Price @EgyptMcr]

My first EVER visit to the pyramid of Pepi I at South Saqqara! Pepi Meryre c. 2321-2287 BCE was buried surrounded by the longest extant set of Pyramid Texts. The name of his complex ('Pepi-Men-Nefer', 'Established is the Perfection of Pepi') became that of the capital: #Memphis.

[Luxor Times @luxortimes]

Major Tanis Discovery Reshapes Third Intermediate Period Burials https://t.co/o7tvSeA324 @yukinegy #Egypt #Archaeology #Egyptology

[Dr Campbell Price @EgyptMcr]

Really extraordinary pieces I'd never seen before: 'Faiyum-portrait'-style paintings as the focus, and painted onto the doorleaves, of domestic(?) shrines. Both from the Roman Period Faiyum. Wow.

#Egypt #Egyptology #Classics #painting #imvisiting #portraiture

[The University of Chicago @UChicago]

The @ISAC_UChicago Museum at UChicago is launching a new Data Research Center, bringing together data science, AI and the humanities for a "transformative" approach to studying the ancient world.

Learn more: https://t.co/yvLmVd2muC

[Manchester AE Soc @ManchesterAESoc]

Starting November 16th, entry to the Grand Egyptian Museum requires advance booking with time slots.

From December 1, 2025, tickets will be online only via https://t.co/YBxvuan2GM.

NO on-site ticket sales until further notice.

[Dr Campbell Price @EgyptMcr]

With all the hype around the GEM, if you make it to Cairo don't be put off a visit to the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square. Today's highlights for me included: Tanis funerary items, the Narmer Palette and a NEW display of painted plaster from the palace of Malkata 🤩

[Dr Campbell Price @EgyptMcr]

Very honoured to help mark @EgyptScotland's silver jubilee and to remember some very special Scottish Egyptologists 🇪🇬🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🩶

https://t.co/qyG4etUhxD

[Talking Pyramids💬 @Bennu]

A new era of ancient wonders begins.
📆 Official Grand Opening on November 1
📆 Opening to the public on November 4.
🎟️ Click here to reserve your ticket: https://t.co/34XZRCL790

[Talking Pyramids💬 @Bennu]

The GEM Complex is now offering limited access to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. https://t.co/0zt5gbUyLs